ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

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1 August 13, th Sunday in Ordinary Time ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 29 Northgate Drive, Greenlawn, NY Telephone: FAX # Website: Parish Staff: Rev. Peter F. Kaczmarek, Pastor Msgr. Patrick Armshaw, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Jean Cantave Deacon Allan D. Longo, Faith Formation Deacon James Byrne Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00am 3:30pm; Friday 9:00am-12:30pm Closed 12:30pm 1:15pm Daily Evenings: By appointment only Parish Mass Schedule: Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00 noon 5:00pm Youth Mass (Christian Rock Mass) Monday Friday: 8:30am Holy Days of Obligation: as announced. Sacramental Life Baptism: Scheduled Sundays at 1:30pm Parents should contact the Rectory before the birth of the child. Both parents must come for an interview with the priest or deacon. Class also required after the interview. Sacrament of Matrimony: Please call the rectory at least six months in advance for an appointment with a parish priest. A marriage preparation program is required. Penance/ Reconciliation: Saturdays 2:00 3:30pm Also by appointment Anointing of the Sick: Every second Monday after the 8:30am Mass. Also anytime by calling the rectory at Faith Formation (1st through 8th grade) Religious Education Coordinator: Deacon Allan Longo: Music Ministry Music Coordinator & Organist: Anthony V. DiDonna: Adult Choir Director: Lynn M. Wilson Junior Choir Director: Anthony V. DiDonna: Youth Band Coordinator: Greg Gullotti: ggullotti1@optonline.net Youth Ministry Program Ivonne Porpora: stfranyouth@gmail.com Pastoral Care-Road Angels Josephine Mielcarz : Communion to the Homebound: Ministry of Consolation & Bereavement Diane Lake: Liturgical Ministry Lector & Eucharistic Ministers Marilyn Reilly: Ushers Paul Sepp: New Parishioners Every family should be properly registered. Please stop in the sacristy after Sunday Mass or at the rectory office during office hours to pick up a census form. Devotional Life First Friday 9:00am 10:00am 8:00pm 10pm with Benediction Catholic Conversion R.C.I.A. Deacon Jim Byrne: Liturgy of the Hours In church Wednesday at 8:00am Rosary: Daily at 8:00am and 9:10am Holy Hours In the church Wednesdays: 6:30pm 7:30pm Fridays: 2:00pm 3:00pm Pastoral Advisory Council Neil Coscio, Chairperson: Haitian Mass Every 3rd Saturday: 6:30pm Deacon Jean Cantave : Trinity Regional School 1025 Fifth Avenue E. Northport Principal: Jeanne Morcone Office: St. Vincent de Paul Society Meets semimonthly in the auditorium In-Home Pre-Cana Seasonally in hosts home Coordinators: Deacon Allan & Lorraine Longo Little People s Liturgy Sundays at the 10:00am Mass. Louise Mordarski: Rosy Mandel: PB&J Gang 3rd Sunday of the month Leslie Kulewicz: Ivonne Porpora: Baby Corner Eileen Byrne eileenpbyrne@gmail.com

2 August 13, Mission Statement: St. Francis of Assisi Parish is a Christ-centered family of believers, celebrating Christ alive in our lives through the inspiration of the Gospel, church teachings and traditions and the Sacraments. We are sensitive to the spiritual and temporal needs of God s people, acknowledging their uniqueness and dignity and are dedicated to reaching out and serving them through prayer, liturgical celebrations and social ministries. Guided by the Holy Spirit and nourished by the Holy Eucharist, we welcome all people with, respect and compassion. We are vigilant in protecting the rights of the most vulnerable. In the tradition of our patron, St. Francis of Assisi, we put the good news of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ into action. MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sunday, August 13, :00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Mr. & Mrs. Gaetano Carrese+, Mary O Connell+ 12:00pm Anthony Biondi+, Carmella Zaccaria+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis Monday, August 14, :30am Ints. of Mary, Our Blessed Mother 4:30pm Alice B. Gallienne+ Tuesday, August 15, 2017 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30am Alma May Todd+ 7:30pm George & Evelyn Lenz+ Wednesday, August 16, :30am Bob Defilippis+ Thursday, August 17, :30am In Gratitude to St. Joseph Friday, August 18, :30am In Thanksgiving to St. Faustina Saturday, August 19, :30pm Bob Lake+ and Ints. of Diane Lake, Ints. of Maryanne Viglucci, Robert Walsh+ 6:30pm Haitian Mass Sunday, August 20, :00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Mary O Connell+, Marian Paradine Stewart+ 12:00pm Vincent Dunn+, James Florio+, Arlene Semprini+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, Primo & Benita Somorostro Ministers for Saturday and Sunday August 19th & 20th Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Mary Lemp, Thomas Lemp, Giselle Nelson, Emilia Caravousanos Lector: Mary Schlaikjer Altar Servers: Owen Murphy Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Dolores Dooley, Joan Collins, Pat Ammirato, Rachel DeRiso Lector: Linda Costello Roth Altar Servers: Kathryn Morgan & Lauren Stebbins 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo, Lorraine Longo, Mary Ann Farmer, Carol Nucci, Michelle Gallo Lector: Neil Coscio Altar Servers: Elijah & Giancarlo Porpora 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Chris Torns, Lynda Kremmelbein, Barbara Beller, Mariejo Prezeau Lector: Janice Reichert Emprimo Altar Servers: Tiernan Emprimo 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Ivonne Vega Porpora, Ann Ahlstrom Saxer Lector: Albert Porpora Altar Servers: Michael Young & James Butron Saint Francis Parish/Huntington Hospital Eucharistic Schedule First, Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of the Month Meet at 9:15am in Hospital Lobby August 20th: TBA Please pray for the sick of the Parish Luigi Aliperti, Marilyn Bossi, Patrick Cashin, Gianna Cerulli, Pamela Chan, Joe Clines, Denise Cotuleo, Paul DeStefano, Walter Dichurt, Susan DiSalvo, Lorraine Drouin, Peggy Evans, Gerard Emma, Walter Fay, Liam Forstor, Paul Gabel, Jean Garvey, John Geiss, Madison Gilbert, Kathleen Gleason, Dominic Guerriero, Carolyn Hansen, Sandra Henrich, Mary Ellen Hess, Victoria Hren, Bonnie Inzalaco, August Justesen, Courtney Kane, Janice Kerr, Frank Kotasek, Eileen Lammers, Kathy La Russo, Janice A. Lewis, Carmen Lopez, Clementina Maldunado, Kim Massa, Emily McCarthy, Sean McGrath, Coach Sam Maratto, Doris Mickowski, Danielle Nicosia, Barbara Nigro, Catherine Opray, Bud Pace, Philip Gene Phelan, Irene Phillips, Concetta Porter, Frances Powers, Eli Pritchard, Marion Pritchard, Debby Quartin, Joseph Rakowski, Sonia Ritchel, Lillian Sanchez, Grace Schimmel, Eleanor A. Thompson, Frank Tumino, Frank Ward, Daniel Wilbur, Diana Willis, Marlene Wyleczuk, Flori Young

3 August 13, Summer BBQ PICNIC 2017 A special THANK YOU to TIM FOLEY, JR. for the wonderful pictures!

4 August 13, Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! (Regular Sunday Offertory) Last week s weekly offering:$ July 23 offering: $7, Last year s weekly offering: $9, Bulletin Reflection Elijah recognized the voice of God not in the strong and heavy wind, but in the earthquake, and not in the fire, but in a tiny whispering sound. May we find enough quiet in our clamorous world to hear His voice and discern what He is calling us to do and be. Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who spend time in faith-filled prayer, compassionate service and generous sharing so that they grow in their understanding and practice of stewardship. August 13 Nineteen Sunday in Ordinary Time: In this Gospel, Jesus immediately stretched out his hand and caught Peter, and said to him, O you of little faith, why did you doubt? Please help the Society of St. Vincent de Paul bring respite and hope to the elderly who are not able to find relief from the summer heat, and you will bring them faith and hope! SUNDAY READINGS for next week, August 20th: Isaiah 56:1, 6 7 For my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples. Romans 11:13 15, For God delivered all to disobedience, that he might have mercy upon all. Ma hew 15:21 28 O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish. Send us your if you would like to start receiving Bringing Home the Word, a weekly message based on the Sunday Scripture readings. The Rectory, Pastoral Care & Religious Ed Offices will be closed Tuesday, August 15th for The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Masses for The Assumption are Monday, August 14th at 4:30pm and Tuesday, August 15th at 8:30am and 7:30pm St. Francis' 50th Anniversary Collectors Ornament $15 available in the Rectory Office & Gift Boutique SUMMER WORKSHOPS Fr. Scaria s Conference Tues., August 15 th 10:00am Lower Church Wed., August 16 th 7:30pm Lower Church Topic: Care for Elderly People Come to as many as you can. Each is an independent discussion. Bring a friend or neighbor. Here s a chance to ask those questions that you wanted to ask but didn t or asked and was confused or troubled by the answer given. Learn the mind of the Church on these issues that so impact our lives today! Join us for a Healing Service with Fr. Ozele on Friday, August 18th at 7:30pm in the Church

5 August 13, Please keep in your prayers our deceased friends and relatives Ralph J. Serpico Lydia Pagano Patricia Cloward Robert Schultz David Filippidis Natale Busi John Sausa Mary Theresa O Connell First Saturday devotions at St. 11:00am. Join us for Confession & Rosary Holy Mass at 11:30am An American Pilgrimage A bus pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good Help Shrine in Green Bay Wisconsin is being planned by the Lay Carmelite community in our parish. Parishioners are invited. The dates are August , At this time the estimated cost per person is $350 for the bus, plus lodging for 1-2 nights and food. The number participating must be determined in order to finalize cost and reserve the bus and shrine for our group. This is the site of the only Church approved apparition of the Blessed Mother in the United States. If interested, call Mike ASAP! National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help Champion Shrine is one of a dozen religious sites in the world that have been approved by the Catholic Church as a Marian apparition site. This means the Catholic Church has deemed worthy of belief that Jesus Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, appeared here. We hope you will come and be with Mary here, as well. Pray, through the intercessory prayer, to her Son, Jesus, at the actual site of her appearance in th apparition oratory; participate in Mass and special services at the Apparition Chapel; or immerse in quiet prayer and reflection on the grounds. You will find at Champion a reverent, humble and peaceful place of rich Marian devotion. The storied history of the Blessed Mother s appearances to a young Belgium immigrant, Adele Brise, is retold to all pilgrims. We share in the mission the Queen of Heaven entrusted to Adele in Go gather, teach, pray. In December of 2010, after discernment and upon review of the findings of three renowned Mariologists, The Most Rev. David L. Ricken, Bishop of Green Bay, publicly declared the events, apparitions and locutions given to Adele Brise in October 1859 exhibited the substance of supernatural character. The church confirmed these findings; as such, the apparitions have been deemed worthy of belief. Presently, this is the only church-approved Marian apparition site in the United States of America. In August 2016, Champion Shrine received another important affirmation by the Church when the United States of Catholic Bishops granted the designation of National Shrine to the Shrine of Our Good Help. Fall Session: Mid-Sept Nov Sessions are held Sunday evenings Road Angels are needed to drive parishioners to and from doctor appointments. Please call the Pastoral Care Office if you can help at

6 August 13, The monthly St. Francis Booster Club winner for 7/31 is : Ruth Strakosch! The weekly booster club winner is: I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our Catechists who volunteer their time to teach your children. They are as Pope Francis has acknowledged THE PEOPLE WHO KEEP THE MEMORY OF GOD ALIVE; THEY KEEP IT ALIVE IN THEMSELVES AND THEY ARE ABLE TO REVIVE IT IN OTHERS. Though Religious Education has ended, please keep in mind throughout the Summer that God is always with us and should be in our thoughts. It is important to help our children understand the importance of our Faith in their lives. Please help to set a good example for your children by praying with them, taking them to Mass every Sunday and teaching them to be loving Catholics. The success of our program depends on parents and parishioners who graciously volunteer to be Catechists/ Teachers. Catechists break open the teachings and share the values of our Faith; while also learning and developing a closer relationship with Jesus and His Church. If you are interested in becoming a Catechist, please contact me. Registration information for the school year is available on-line: The registration fee is $140 each of your first two children and $45 for your third child enrolled in our program. Thank you for making our program a successful one. With your cooperation, we look forward to another blessed year. Faithfully yours in Christ, Deacon Allan D. Longo, DFF Check out our new CDs $3 each Many titles to choose from! Bernadette Allen! Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory. Your ticket is entered to win Every Week!

7 August 13, St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner Needs Donations: Huggies diapers sizes, 3,4,5 and 6. We also need baby wipes and shampoo. We thank you so much for your generosity as always. Donations should be placed in the basket in the vestibule in the Church. III. Nicole Haberkorn, St. Francis of Assisi to to Seth F. Bergman III. Lauren M. Torrisi, St. Elizabeth, Wykoff, NJ to Gregory R. Gorra Altar Servers are needed! If you can help please contact Deacon Allan at DIVINE WILL STUDY GROUP Thursdays, 1-3pm in the basement auditorium here at St. Francis. Our Lady s Home Visitation Program At St. Francis of Assisi The statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting the home of: 8/11/17 Judith Torchon 8/18/17 Judith Torchon 8/25/17 Gladys Prudent 9/1/17 Maryann Farmer 9/8/17 Francesca Azzara 9/15/17 Francesca Azzara If you would like to be added to the list, please call Rosy or Barbara RCIA - What is it? RCIA is a journey of faith. It is a gradual process that takes place within the community of the faithful. It is focused on conversion, whereby the candidates enter into an extended period of formation and conversion through prayer and reflection on Sacred Scripture. It is also a communal journey in which the church community ritually celebrates conversion at various points during the candidate s journey as they pass, so to speak, through another doorway or ascend to the next level. The RCIA is not a program but a sacramental process in which candidates are fully initiated into the Catholic faith. Who is it for? Christian Initiation is for youths and adults who: Want to learn more about the Catholic Church. Attend the Catholic Church with a spouse or loved one, and are not sure about joining, but are open to exploring the question. Are not baptized and want to become Catholic Christians through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Are baptized Christians who seek full initiation in the Roman Catholic Church through the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. How does it work? God calls and we respond. With the process of Christian Initiation, women and men at all stages of the faith journey come together in a relaxed and informal atmosphere to learn on a weekday. Volunteer catechists take turns leading sessions regarding Catholic beliefs and practices. A portion of each meeting is dedicated to studying the Scripture readings as well. Throughout the course of the RCIA there are special times of prayer known as rites, when participants receive the prayers, blessing, and support of the larger parish community. Most new Catholics are received into the Church at the Easter Vigil. What is the first step? Contact Deacon Jim Byrne to learn more about the initiation process. You can reach him at (631) or via at: stfrangreenlawn@aol.com. Inquiry sessions are scheduled throughout the year and classes typically run from September through May. Holy Hour for Priests Mondays 12:30-1:30pm Anyone able to commit to this prayer event, call

8 August 13, Peanut Butter and Jelly Gang St Francis of Assisi Church, Greenlawn COME AND JOIN US@ St Francis of Assisi Parish Hall LIFE TEEN FEATURING ~ Fun ~ Fellowship ~ Prayer ~ Faith ~ ~Service ~ Events ~ Retreats~ Join us the third Sunday of each month from 6:30 to 8pm in the lower church Donations of smooth peanut butter, jelly, bread and sandwich bags are always appreciated Good for community service hours Loving hands, caring hearts All are welcome ~ Next date 8/20 Facilitators: Leslie Kulewicz , Ivonne Porpora This month we made 330 Sandwiches!! Thanks to all who helped! St. Francis Rocks! Do you like to sing? Play an instrument? Then join us every Sunday for the 5pm Youth Mass Rehearsal starts at 4pm in the church. It s a fun way to be involved in your church! For information about the Youth Mass Contact our Youth Music Coordinator Greg at ggullotti1@optonline.net Not sure about joining, come check out the 5 pm Sunday Mass and see what it s all about! Jr. Choir Calling all boys and girls, grade 2 and up. Come join the St. Francis Jr. Choir. Rehearsal will be from 11-11:30, after Sunday Mass. Come sing, have fun and enjoy a snack too. Meet at the piano. Just bring a smile. For info call Anthony DiDonna:

9 August 13, Thirsting for Healing? Living Water Center is a place which provides the Healing Waters of Counseling. Prayer and Hope to those who come through our doors in Melville. Our therapists are rooted in prayer that is a basic part of our tradition and faith. Living Waters Center provides individual, Family and couples therapy for all life situations. Most insurance plans are accepted. For more information, please call or go to our website www. livingwaterscounseling.biz St. Dominic High School 2017 CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM PREP COURSE For the October 28th Exam Course will be held on the following Saturdays: September 9,16,23,30 And October 21st 9:00-11:30 a.m. in Marian Hall Course Fee: $ (includes textbook) For information call: Mrs. Stutzmann ext BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP St. Patrick s Church, 400 Main Street, Huntington Group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Rectory basement. We are a group of women who have been afflicted with this disease and we meet to lend support to one another through our difficult times. If you are interested in learning more about our group feel free to contact Marlene Gerdts (631) or Jean Whitcomb (631) All are welcomed. PRAYER FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN MILITARY SERVICE O prince of peace, we humbly ask Your protection for all our men and women in the military service. Give them unflinching courage to defend with honor, dignity and devotion the rights of all who are imperiled by injustice and evil, Please guard our churches, our homes, and our schools, our hospitals, our factories, our buildings and all who are within from harm and peril. Protect our land and its peoples from enemies within and without. Grant an early peace with victory founded upon true justice. Please instill in the hearts and minds of people everywhere a firm purpose to live forever in peace and good will toward all. Amen. The Catholic Daughters Court Morning Star #899 Ways and Means meeting will be held on Monday, August 14, 2017 at 7:00 pm in the Rectory meeting room at St. Anthony of Padua church. This meeting is our planning meeting for the coming year and important decisions will need to be made about upcoming fund raising events. There is a Catholic Daughter Mass at St. Anthony's on Thursday,August 10th at 9 am. This is in commemoration of our anniversary. Please attend this meeting and Mass if possible. Thank you. Catholic High School Entrance Exam (CHSEE) Prep Course Our Lady of Mercy Academy Six Saturdays, September 9, 16, 23 and 30 and October 14 & 21, from 10am to 12pm in preparation of the October 28th exam. The cost for the program is $ including all instructional materials. To register please send a $300 check made payable to Our Lady of Mercy Academy. Please include parent name, student name and telephone number with your check. For further information call Mrs. Mehern at (516) x110.